Wagoner County Volume 12, I ssue 7

F R O M T H E C L E R K

Monda y, July 2nd, 2012 Edi to r : Char Dubree

Special points of

interest:

• Wellness

Committee

Meeting -

July 12, 2012

at

9:00 A.M.

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

From the Clerk 1

Safety Training Meeting

2

July 4th Trivia 3

Calendar 6

Fourth of July Safety 5

County Holidays 4

COUNTY CLERK

Wagoner County—Growing from Good” to Great”!

Fiscal Year 2012Fiscal Year 2012Fiscal Year 2012Fiscal Year 2012----12 Budget Process12 Budget Process12 Budget Process12 Budget Process

The Excise Board has scheduled the 2012The Excise Board has scheduled the 2012The Excise Board has scheduled the 2012The Excise Board has scheduled the 2012----2013 budget meeting with the budget 2013 budget meeting with the budget 2013 budget meeting with the budget 2013 budget meeting with the budget maker, Bill Turner, for Thursday, July 19, 2012. It will be a combined meeting with maker, Bill Turner, for Thursday, July 19, 2012. It will be a combined meeting with maker, Bill Turner, for Thursday, July 19, 2012. It will be a combined meeting with maker, Bill Turner, for Thursday, July 19, 2012. It will be a combined meeting with

the Board of Commissioners.the Board of Commissioners.the Board of Commissioners.the Board of Commissioners.

Primary ResultsPrimary ResultsPrimary ResultsPrimary Results

One round of the election process is over. Congratulations are in order for the pri-One round of the election process is over. Congratulations are in order for the pri-One round of the election process is over. Congratulations are in order for the pri-One round of the election process is over. Congratulations are in order for the pri-mary winners: Chris Edwards, Bob Colbert, and Bob Snodgrass. Rhonda Vincent mary winners: Chris Edwards, Bob Colbert, and Bob Snodgrass. Rhonda Vincent mary winners: Chris Edwards, Bob Colbert, and Bob Snodgrass. Rhonda Vincent mary winners: Chris Edwards, Bob Colbert, and Bob Snodgrass. Rhonda Vincent and Jim Hight have one more round to go in the runand Jim Hight have one more round to go in the runand Jim Hight have one more round to go in the runand Jim Hight have one more round to go in the run----off election scheduled for off election scheduled for off election scheduled for off election scheduled for August 28, 2012. A special congratulation is in order for Lori Hendricks who, by August 28, 2012. A special congratulation is in order for Lori Hendricks who, by August 28, 2012. A special congratulation is in order for Lori Hendricks who, by August 28, 2012. A special congratulation is in order for Lori Hendricks who, by winning her primary, is now the County Clerk elect for Wagoner County. Best of winning her primary, is now the County Clerk elect for Wagoner County. Best of winning her primary, is now the County Clerk elect for Wagoner County. Best of winning her primary, is now the County Clerk elect for Wagoner County. Best of luck to those who are still in the competition. Look for the election results to be luck to those who are still in the competition. Look for the election results to be luck to those who are still in the competition. Look for the election results to be luck to those who are still in the competition. Look for the election results to be posted on the Wagoner County website: posted on the Wagoner County website: posted on the Wagoner County website: posted on the Wagoner County website: www.wagonercounty.ok.govwww.wagonercounty.ok.govwww.wagonercounty.ok.govwww.wagonercounty.ok.gov....

RetirementRetirementRetirementRetirement

Lori has been working as First Deputy in my office for the past year and a half and Lori has been working as First Deputy in my office for the past year and a half and Lori has been working as First Deputy in my office for the past year and a half and Lori has been working as First Deputy in my office for the past year and a half and

is familiar with all the workings and responsibilities of the County Clerk. As I am is familiar with all the workings and responsibilities of the County Clerk. As I am is familiar with all the workings and responsibilities of the County Clerk. As I am is familiar with all the workings and responsibilities of the County Clerk. As I am

confident that she can meet the demands of the office, I am content to turn the confident that she can meet the demands of the office, I am content to turn the confident that she can meet the demands of the office, I am content to turn the confident that she can meet the demands of the office, I am content to turn the

reins over to her to begin her term as County Clerk effective August 1, 2012. It reins over to her to begin her term as County Clerk effective August 1, 2012. It reins over to her to begin her term as County Clerk effective August 1, 2012. It reins over to her to begin her term as County Clerk effective August 1, 2012. It

has been my pleasure to work with everyone in the Courthouse and to serve the has been my pleasure to work with everyone in the Courthouse and to serve the has been my pleasure to work with everyone in the Courthouse and to serve the has been my pleasure to work with everyone in the Courthouse and to serve the

people of Wagoner County. I will ensure that the transition is a smooth one and people of Wagoner County. I will ensure that the transition is a smooth one and people of Wagoner County. I will ensure that the transition is a smooth one and people of Wagoner County. I will ensure that the transition is a smooth one and

will continue to work for the betterment of the County in other capacities. I appre-will continue to work for the betterment of the County in other capacities. I appre-will continue to work for the betterment of the County in other capacities. I appre-will continue to work for the betterment of the County in other capacities. I appre-

ciate everyone’s support during my two terms and know that you will also support ciate everyone’s support during my two terms and know that you will also support ciate everyone’s support during my two terms and know that you will also support ciate everyone’s support during my two terms and know that you will also support

Lori as she takes on the responsibilities of an elected official.Lori as she takes on the responsibilities of an elected official.Lori as she takes on the responsibilities of an elected official.Lori as she takes on the responsibilities of an elected official.

Carolyn KuslerCarolyn KuslerCarolyn KuslerCarolyn Kusler

C O U N T Y C L E R K S A F E T Y T R A I N I N G

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Safety Safety Safety Safety

TrainingTrainingTrainingTraining

July 11th July 11th July 11th July 11th

Volume 12 , Issue 7

Just a reminder—The County Clerk administration of-fices and Land Records will be closed the first Wednes-

day of every month from 8:00am—9:00am.

July 11th

Recognizing Drug and

Alcohol Abuse

HOW TO STICK WITH THE DRUGS YOU REALLY NEED…... (Contributed by Frankie Moore—from Consumer Reports)

Talk with your doctor about simplifying your drug routTalk with your doctor about simplifying your drug routTalk with your doctor about simplifying your drug routTalk with your doctor about simplifying your drug routiiiinenenene. . . . Ask which Ask which Ask which Ask which drugs can be taken togethedrugs can be taken togethedrugs can be taken togethedrugs can be taken together r r r and if you can take a drug jusand if you can take a drug jusand if you can take a drug jusand if you can take a drug just t t t daily, weekly, or daily, weekly, or daily, weekly, or daily, weekly, or monthly rather than several tmonthly rather than several tmonthly rather than several tmonthly rather than several tiiiimes a daymes a daymes a daymes a day. . . . • • • • Keep a written schedule of the Keep a written schedule of the Keep a written schedule of the Keep a written schedule of the pills you take, how often to take them, and any special directionspills you take, how often to take them, and any special directionspills you take, how often to take them, and any special directionspills you take, how often to take them, and any special directions. . . . Update the Update the Update the Update the record as your prescriptions changerecord as your prescriptions changerecord as your prescriptions changerecord as your prescriptions change. . . . Post it in a convenPost it in a convenPost it in a convenPost it in a conveniiiient place for easy ent place for easy ent place for easy ent place for easy

reference. reference. reference. reference.

Try to take medicine at the same times each day, usTry to take medicine at the same times each day, usTry to take medicine at the same times each day, usTry to take medicine at the same times each day, usiiiing calendars, timers, or ng calendars, timers, or ng calendars, timers, or ng calendars, timers, or divided pill containers if needed to remind you what to take and divided pill containers if needed to remind you what to take and divided pill containers if needed to remind you what to take and divided pill containers if needed to remind you what to take and ••••• • • • Know Know Know Know

what to do if you miss a dose or accidently take an extra onewhat to do if you miss a dose or accidently take an extra onewhat to do if you miss a dose or accidently take an extra onewhat to do if you miss a dose or accidently take an extra one. . . .

People become dependent on drugs and alcohol for many reasons, every person has their own story and their own road that took them there. One common thread most people share when they become de-pendent on alcohol and drugs is the emotional and physical affects dependency causes. No matter what the reasons are that an individ-ual becomes dependent on alcohol or drugs and it doesn't matter how

long it took them to get there, addiction affects self-esteem, rela-tionships and eventually every aspect of your life if you don't seek help. Learn how to recognize Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

TOPIC FOR JULY 11TH SAFETY MEETING : Recognizing Drug and Alcohol Abuse TOPIC FOR JULY 11TH SAFETY MEETING : Recognizing Drug and Alcohol Abuse TOPIC FOR JULY 11TH SAFETY MEETING : Recognizing Drug and Alcohol Abuse TOPIC FOR JULY 11TH SAFETY MEETING : Recognizing Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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FOURTH OF JULY TRIVIA • The major objection to being ruled by Britain was taxation without representation.

• Over an estimated 150 million hot dogs will be consumed today. That's roughly 1 dog for every

two people in the U.S.

• Oddly, the majority of the nation's flags and patriotic paraphernalia in relation to the 4th of July is

produced in China . Nearly $349 million dollars are used each year to import in the flags, banners, deco-

rations, and emblems.

• The first 4th of July party held at the White House was in 1801.

• The 4th of July was not declared a national holiday until 1941.

• John Hancock was the only person to actually sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4,

1776. The other 55 signers did not sign it until August 2nd or even later.

• The youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence was 26-year-old Edward Rutledge. The

oldest signer was Benjamin Franklin. He was 70. Most of the signers were in their 30s and 40s.

• When the United States became a country, there were approximately 2.5 million people living in the

country. Today the population is around 304 million .

• Bristol, Rhode Island has the oldest, continuous 4th of July celebration dating back to 1785.

• Three U.S. presidents have died on July 4th. Both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on

July 4, 1826, the fiftieth anniversary of the singing of the Declaration of Independence. Five years later,

James Monroe died on July 4, 1831.

• Calvin Coolidge is the only U.S. president born on the 4th of July . He was born in 1872.

• Ann Landers and twin sister Abigail VanBuren, both advice columnists, were born on July 4, 1918.

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2012 COUNTY HOLIDAYS2012 COUNTY HOLIDAYS2012 COUNTY HOLIDAYS2012 COUNTY HOLIDAYS

Independence DayIndependence DayIndependence DayIndependence Day WednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesday July 4July 4July 4July 4thththth

Labor Day Monday September 3rd

Columbus Day Monday October 8th

Veteran’s Day Monday November 12th

Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday November 22nd and 23rd

Christmas Monday and Tuesday December 24th and 25th

New Year’s Tuesday January 1st (2013201320132013)

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Fourth of July Safety……Dyan Marrs, Human Resources

Firework safety: There are nearly 9,000 emergency room-treated injuries associated with fireworks a year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission. You can enjoy the Fourth of July safely by doing the following: • Never give fireworks to small children, and always follow the instructions on the packaging. • Keep a supply of water close-by as a precaution. • Make sure the person lighting fireworks always wears eye protection. • Light only one firework at a time and never attempt to relight "a dud."

• Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children and pets. • Stay at least 500 feet away from professional fireworks displays. • Leave any area immediately where untrained amateurs are using fireworks. Sun Safety: More than Meets the Eye We hear a lot about the dangers of the sun and protecting our skin from its harmful rays. But guarding our eyes is also vital. Like the skin, our eyes can get sunburned, too. Long-term contact with the sun can lead to cataracts and also can raise the chance of vision loss. Anytime you are in the sun, wear sunglasses that : • Screen out 75 to 90 percent of visible light

• Block 99 to 100 percent of the sun’s UV-A and UV-B rays

• Are gray so that you can see colors correctly. Sources: American Optometric Association; Centers for Disease Control and Preven-tion

307 E. Cherokee Street Wagoner, OK 74467

Wagoner County

“A popular Government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever gov-ern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm them-

selves with the power which knowledge gives.”

- James Madison

M I S S I O N A M A T T E R O F R I G H T

Phone: 918-485-7716 Fax: 918-485-7718 E-mail: clerk@wagonercounty.ok.gov

We have a new web

address! www.wagonercounty.ok.gov

CALENDAR

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CONTACTS

Carolyn KuslerCarolyn KuslerCarolyn KuslerCarolyn Kusler

County Clerk

485-7715

Char DubreeChar DubreeChar DubreeChar Dubree

Administrative Assistant

485-7716

Lori HendricksLori HendricksLori HendricksLori Hendricks

1st Deputy

485-7717

Carolyn HendersonCarolyn HendersonCarolyn HendersonCarolyn Henderson

Purchasing Agent

485-7712

Amanda AlsipAmanda AlsipAmanda AlsipAmanda Alsip

Land Records Supvsr. Phone and Website

Coordinator

485-7705

Dyan MarrsDyan MarrsDyan MarrsDyan Marrs

Human Resources

485-7713